Episode Hearing God's Call
Ever struggle with the question, “What am I supposed to do with my life?” Join us as we explore a few stories of “calling” in the Bible. Discover how God may be leading you in this season.
Chapter 1
Have you ever wondered what you’re supposed to do with your life? You’re not alone. This week, join the Discover the Word team—Daniel Ryan Day, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry—for a Bible study called Hearing God’s Call. Pull up your chair to the table as they explore a few stories of “calling” in the Bible to help you discover how God may be leading you in whatever season you’re in.
Chapter 2
Does your life ever seem out of control? You’re going to want to grab a seat at the table with the Discover the Word team, as they continue their conversations about Hearing God’s Call. Explore with them how God was working behind the scenes in Esther’s life, and ponder how He may be working in your life, even when so much seems out of your control.
Chapter 3
Does a “calling” always include a clear direction from God? Well, in this Discover the Word conversation, Daniel Ryan Day, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry continue their insightful Hearing God’s Call series. You’re not going to want to miss this conversation about how God was leading Ruth. Discover how God often works through our seemingly small, every day decisions.
Chapter 4
Can God work through ordinary people? Be part of this Discover the Word conversation and explore how God used the prophet Amos, despite his seeming lack of experience and credentials. Come along for this inspiring conversation in the Hearing God’s Call study on Discover the Word.
Chapter 5
Ever think you were so right about something, only to find out you were actually so wrong? Be part of the Discover the Word team with Daniel Ryan Day, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry as they wrap up their Hearing God’s Call series. Don’t miss this great conversation about how God “called” both Paul and Ananias at a key point in the initial days of the church, and how you can discover God’s most important call for your life.
About This Episode
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If you’ve ever struggled with the question, “What am I supposed to do with my life?” be encouraged that you’re not alone. Questioning what you’re supposed to do with your life, no matter what stage you’re in, is a common and valid question.
As we look at a few stories of “calling” in the Bible, let’s see how these stories might help us think through where we currently are and how God may be leading us in whatever season we’re in.
We can take heart that regardless of where we are in life right now, God is calling us into an ever-deepening relationship with Him, where we’re being transformed into the person that God has made us to be.
Reflect
- Why is Genesis 1–3 a good passage to begin with to discuss “calling” in the Bible?
- According to Esther 4, how much of Esther’s story, or calling, has to do with what she wanted versus having to respond to what happened to her?
- Based on Ruth 1:1–18, how does Ruth’s story demonstrate how faithfulness in the everyday is part of God’s calling on all our lives, especially when we can’t see what may come?
- According to Amos 1:1 and Amos 7:10–15, how does Amos’ story show us that God can call us out of our comfort zones and skill sets to do the work He has for us to do?
- What can Paul and Ananias in Acts 9:1–22 teach us about our primary calling in life?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that You’ve called me to have a deeper relationship with You. Help me to follow You and serve You even if it seems ordinary and mundane, if it means stepping out of my comfort zone, or I feel unqualified.”
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7 Bible Stories to Hear God’s Calling (Reclaim Today)
7 Bible Stories to Help You Hear God’s Calling, a Bible study from Our Daily Bread Ministries and Reclaim Today, explores what the Bible really says about calling and vocation; not as a single job title or perfect plan, but as an invitation to become more like Jesus. Through the lives of people such as Moses, Ruth, Mary, Amos, and the first disciples, you’ll discover how God calls people in unexpected ways, through ordinary work, doubts, and small acts of faithfulness.